d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger in Cambridge

2-4 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN, United Kingdom

★★★★☆
(970 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Cocktail bar Wine bar

About

Bright, buzzy English gastropub with chalkboard menus and paired wines.

Website
darrys.co.uk
Address
2-4 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN, United Kingdom
Plus Code
644C+VM Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM–12 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM–6 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery On-site services Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails Rooftop seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Has changing table(s) High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
970 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
531
4 stars
282
3 stars
84
2 stars
37
1 stars
36
November 24, 2024

Really disappointing experience and we most likely wouldn't come back here. My partner booked this for my birthday and we were looking forward to our meal here. However, our experience at d'Arry's was extremely disappointing. We selected the wine and cheese offer, and after the waiter had spent some time going through all the different cheese we could select, we ended up with totally different cheese and ones we wouldn't have picked. When we asked about this, a curt manager came over and simply told us that it's not how it worked to choose the cheese, and walked off. The original waiter came back and said they'd actually run out of the cheeses we'd picked. Difficult to know what to believe but we were dissatisfied with what we had and there was no offer by the staff to exchange it. Then, onto the main course, we were promised a large fondue suitable for 2 people however when it arrived, it was a tiny bowl barely enough for 1 person, despite paying for 2 people. The waiter who had told us the size was large later reneged on this and said it was actually the size of the board, not the fondue that was large! When the bill came, a 10% service charge had already been added despite a poor experience. When requesting to remove it, the waiter challenged me on this and despite explaining our poor experience, he offered nothing. Furthermore, we were placed right by the door which the the staff kept opening, making it really cold. My partner had advised them in advance that it was a birthday meal but no efforts had been made by the venue to make it feel special, despite us being told they "would look after us". Such a shame as we really wanted to enjoy it and the idea is great, despite the food tasting nice, the meal was ruined by the poor experience we had and we left feeling very hungry and disappointed.

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

This is a lovely place, I took my wife here for her birthday and we had the 3 course meal. We have been to quite a few cheese restaurants and this was the best by far. The chap serving us knew his information and was really friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone, we loved it so much we are hoping to attend again in December.

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

We had their 3 course, cheese tasting menu with paired wines and everything was excellent! The cheeses are delicious and the wine pairings very good. Loved the cheese fondue, and the deconstructed cheesecake was interesting. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. £35 each for this menu in a cosy and very "Cambridge" restaurant. Thank you!

★★★★
July 14, 2024

I went to Cambridge for a day trip yesterday with two friends and we shared plates. The cheese is incredible. It’s a beautiful room with lots of seating. The staff were very attentive and the prices were good. My favourites were the prawns and the pork bun. All this and a carafe of wine was £82 for 3 including service charge.

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

d’Arry’s delivers every time! I’ve been here multiple times before writing this review. A unique menu in Cambridge, paired with the Cheesemonger next door. Excellent raclette, tartiflette, fondue with choice of British cheeses, but also the non-cheesy dishes like the chicken udon noodles, double smashburger and Sunday roast are on par. Good wines, coffee and good portions for the price with great specials during the week if you want to try this place out. I can 100% recommend this non-chain restaurant slightly hidden, but very centrally located in Cambridge.

★★★★
May 18, 2024

The staff at d’arrays were very attentive and the service was really efficient. We had the Camembert to share which was delicious but the cheese the bread ratio was a bit off! We also had the half roast chicken which was a generous portion and really tasty! The liquor loft was lovely and quiet for a Friday night. It’s definitely a great place to go to avoid the hustle and bustle of Cambridge!

★★★★★
May 14, 2024

Everything you could want under one roof! Wonderful personal service, a relaxed atmosphere and an amazing cheese and wine selection. They even have an apartment you can stay in, air b and b. Convenient city centre location.

★★★★★
April 1, 2023

I really had a nice experience here. The atmosphere was very familiar and had nice elements like candles on the table which were nicely spaced out so it didnt feel crowded. The folks there were very polite and helpful and the meal was paced nicely. I had the onion soup and the fish and chips with dessert and bourbon then circled back after a nice conversation with a couple next door for another appetizer and dessert. Everything was very nicely done. I would recommend this place and look forward to going back.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great Xmas party with colleagues. Nice food and nice venue!

December 16, 2024

Can t fault the food, it was delicious. Service was awful, we went there early Saturday 23rd Nov night for our anniversary meal. It was very quiet, only 3-4 tables in. Service was very slow, we had finished our starter and it took the staff a minimum of 20-30 minutes to actually realise and come and clear our table. They stood around chatting behind us (3 members of staff including what looked like the manager), not checking on tables, twice going outside on their phones and to vape in clear view of us. By the time we had our mains it had been 1hr 30 mins since we sat down at our table. In this time, we had a jug of water and a soup! It was very disappointing, especially coming from someone who works in a restaurant and wanted a nice Saturday night off with good food! I feel sorry for the chefs, their food was delicious, the lasagne and fondue was mouth watering, however we will not be returning simply due to the FOH staff. Changed to 1 star after two emails being ignored when trying to contact them after our meal.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Reliable, enjoyable, good value. One of the few places in central Cambridge where you can still get a decent bottle of wine with the meal for under £30

★★★★
December 14, 2024

We had an amazing Xmas lunch with the colleagues, The food, price, service, decor...everything was spot on. I also needed to add a person to the booking after the registration closed and a simple phone call resolved it. The only feedback Id give is that when staff passes burning tea pots to the guests, they should avoid doing it above someones head. My colleague got scared and I burned my fingers. We also appreciated to see future events organised in the restaurant and quite a few people got interested. Well done for inspiring us. Finally, thank you for lovely Xmas hats!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

The cutest pub! Great wine and cheese selection and the staff were lovely!

★★
December 7, 2024

I ate here with my company for a Christmas Lunch. The service was quite good, considering how outnumbered the waiters were in comparison to us. They were polite and nice. The service regarding time it took for them to bring (cook) the food was absurdly slow, considering that we had booked with anticipation, and that they already knew which were our orders. I cannot understand how it took so long from them, even for small things such as coffee. We were the only group in the restaurant. But the food was indeed the most disappointing aspect of them all. Sadly poor quality of products, average amounts in not well executed dishes, and with probably the worst cheescake I have ever tried in my life. A cheeseless cheescake, more similar to a frozen yogurt. It was dreadful. A supermarket cheescake would have been utterly better. And everything for a 45£ price tag. I could not recommend it less. They should try to do better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Came here last week to celebrate an anniversary - at dArrys, it was the perfect night. We opted for the 3-course cheese tasting menu. The goats cheese brulee was delicate, the caramel was a unique touch and not too sweet, and the Sauvignon Blanc was a delicious pairing. All the components of the fondue were great, including one of the best steaks Ive ever tried, but the broccoli was a tad bland and overdone. The cheesecake was a nice tie to the cheese theme, although it did not blow me away - lots and lots of desiccated coconut, and was more of a sweet blob than a cheesecake. That being said, the cheeseboard had a fantastic selection of high quality cheeses. The service was also perfect, being laid back and attentive but by no means overbearing. I would highly recommend and will be coming back! Vegetarian options: As a pescetarian I had lots of choice here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Lovely place - we were all wondering how come we dont come here more often! We had racklette and really enjoyed it - it comes with a big piece of cheese and lots of food to go with it.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Great place to go for dinner, the cheese is amazing and the staff were very friendly and chatty. The atmosphere is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Love food and cocktail

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great Sunday Lunch!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

It was lovely to go back to D arrys and the food and atmosphere was lovely and the staff friendly and efficient. My work colleagues who were with me loved it too, it was their first visit and they want to come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Very nice surprise as we hadnt been here for a while (since its called dArrys) - menu has changed but a really great selection of things, had a couple of small plates that were all so tasty! Great atmosphere and really nice staff. We loved it, well definitely be back to try the cheese fondue etc.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Enjoyed a lovely family lunch at D Arrys. We didn t feel rushed, the food was very good, as was the service, friendly. Cosy atmosphere without feeling cramped. I will visit and recommend again.

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food. Seating was cramped. Service slow, but polite friendly staff.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Such a find! Beef brisket lasagne was delicious, and melt-in-the-mouth. The Waldorf salad was delicious and fresh with delicious Cropwell Bishop Stilton and pickled salad vegetables. Lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend. Food

★★★
November 21, 2024

The cheese is amazing, we had the 3 course cheese menu which was divine. However the service was extremely slow, took 40 minutes for us to get our first drink, we had to chase our dessert and even took 20 minutes to settle the bill and thats because we went up to the bar. The staff said they were short staffed, but they were friendly and apologetic. Really lets the place down, before this visit I was thinking about booking for 12 work colleagues but if they cant handle just a few tables of 2 they wont be able to manage a table of 12 - shame!

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Incredibly frustrating. They put all the guests round the corner miles from the bar but near the window to make the restaurant look busy - and then forget about them and stand chatting to each other by the bar. We had to walk over to request service several times. Nice atmosphere but food was disappointing- felt like a double starch dinner, mainly potato plus the sourdough but the sourdough was more like a cracker than bread and very dry - no butter or oil. Carafe of wine tasted like it came from a bottle that had been open weeks. Was all a shame because they clearly tried hard and put a lot into the cheese and it was a cute setting

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Great find will go back again

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I had difficulty choosing from such a good menu and decided to share a platter of cold meats and cheeses and in addition have a mini tartiflette, which was absolutely delicious. The person who served us was very knowledgeable of all that was on offer. It was a shame that there were very few lunchtime customers as it deserves to be much busier. I would certainly go there again and recommend it to others, especially if you are a cheese lover.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

darrys put on some cheese tasting with wine, and a superb 3 course meal for a company get together. Food, drinks and service was all excellent. Ill be coming back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

At first the service was brilliant. After our food arrived the service basically became non existent. Food was excellent. Just a shame we got forgotten.

October 21, 2024

I didnt like at all, we had the all-you-can-eat raclette for 3 people. First disappointment, the raclette is served with bread instead of potatoes, which is a heresy. The cheese wasnt proper swiss/french raclette cheese. It was melted the swiss way but we had to get it ourselves, which is much less convenient than poëlons would have been. The cheese was super oily and looked very bad, which once again could have been avoided if poëlons were used instead of a swiss device. You can have unlimited cheese and bread for 1 hour with a small plate of charcuterie, with only 2 types of meat - very poor choice for a raclette. I find its not worth your money with unlimited bread and cheese so if I had just one serving I would have gone crazy. The service charge was of 6.6 gbp, which is way too high. Speaking of service, there was only one waiter this night, who spent 20 min chatting with other clients before giving us our bill. You can have unlimited services just for 1h, yet we could not have one more service of bread for 20 min because they make it fresh. No, really, I absolutely hated this restaurant, its the worst experience Ive ever had in Cambridge, I dont understand how it can have >4 stars on average, Im open to discuss with the owneras if they want more suggestions.

October 21, 2024

The atmosphere was nice but the food was not. We ordered a fondue, but they forgot to heat it, so it was cold and bad. The wine was very bad, although the price was high. We would not recommand this place. Food : 1/5

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Went for the cheese tasting. The staff were absolutely lovely, let us try as many cheeses as we liked. Bought a little glass of wine from upstairs to have with the cheese too

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing place for a date, we loved everything about it, thank you

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Vegetarian options: Cheese feast menu Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Cheese tasting was brilliant Parking: NA Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Simply outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant, the food was excellent quality and the service and the ambience. This is a secret treasure in Cambridge and we really enjoyed celebrating here. Highly recommend the cheese, fondue and chocolate fondue dessert. Please try out this special treasure in Cambridge.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We had a lovely meal. The whole experience was perfect. Dietary restrictions: One dinner was unable to have soft cheese. The staff member was able to advise and suggest with ease. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
September 21, 2024

No one else there. Very quiet

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We had a really fun evening with great service and food. I think it must have changed hands or something since we were last here and it has hugely improved in both quality of food and the service. Really good vibe and plenty of other customers. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food was fantastic! We went for a Raclette night and the experience was well worth it. One less star for Service because we waited quite a bit until someone served us, but they were really nice and professional once they did. Absolutely recommend the new cheese menu at DArrys and we will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

One of the best in Cambridge. Its a must

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Really good night out at a table for 6 on a friday night. Table service was especially good - well done.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Just the right place to get your cheese! They have a wonderful selection, and they are always super friendly, and help you find the right cheese for you. Definitely recommend! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Gorgeous bar. Best Ive been to in Cambridge, hands down. Cozy feel, great selection of food and wine, and now CHEESE! Whats not to love?

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Decided to eat at this restaurant on a visit to Cambridge, as it is linked to the Cheesemonger store we like and the reviews were good. We were not disappointed with the food, it was great, with a good selection and a great advert for the cheeses. It is larger than you think from the outside, with a terrace on the ground floor and another on top (although we didnt check this out). Great value too. Only downside was that service was slow when we visited, perhaps short staffed.. I would still recommend it and would go again, as Im sure the service is usually impeccable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The cheese tasting menu with paired wines was fabulous. Highly recommend ordering both choices of starter and main and sharing it all. Friendly and knowledgable staff, great atmosphere. Take a double dose of statins before you go though

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent food and welcoming staff. A real gem of a venue.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great wine, beer, and food experience. Excellent attention to food allergies and the cheese is awesome.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

My wife and I had the Lemon Sole fillets and our friends had the Raclette. Both were excellent, let down by the slow service on a round of drinks

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Friendly team of staff, plenty of food but you really shouldn t be serving Yorkshire puddings like that. You d be better off to forget them. Cardboard would be the best way to describe them.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I really liked the food, wine menu and vibe. The service was veeery slow (we were allocated a 2 hours slot but we were there for over 3 hours), despite there were not many customers around. Im not sure if this is because they were short staff, they didnt say. However all the waiters were very nice and polite. I will definitely go again as the cheese selection they have is fantastic and they also organise themes nights, however I couldnt find the description in the website, I only discovered this when I went there and looked at the menus. Really nice place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A lovely atmosphere, and a fabulous choice of cheese and cheese based meals. I recommend it strongly. Excellent value too on the 3 course cheese experience!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The food was all delicious! Especially the fondue. First visit but will be visiting again.

★★★★
August 21, 2024

The restaurant is in the heart of Cambridge. There is a lovely atmosphere, the service is amazing. The food is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We really enjoyed our meal and will return again. Very helpful waitress too.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Had wine and a delicious Camembert cheese board

★★★
July 21, 2024

It was an early (pre theatre) time of 17:15 booked for 4. Initially we were left to peruse menus. We requested tap water for the table. When we came to ordering drinks we looked at the wine list. Surprised later, on checking the receipt, to find the price list was out of date and quoting lower prices than charged. We were told that two menu items were not available and chose from the remainder. We were then informed that the pizza Xxx oven was not working and we would not be served the sourdough listed. However brioche was offered as an alternative. We were not impressed. Brioche is no substitute. We did request more bread as the two morsels of brioche did not soak up the oil served. This was provide. We were charged for the extra portions. Not impressed again. Overall the service was just adequate. The wine was good and we were served in good time.

★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was good ,service was ok-but server needs training Lacked basic knowledge and serving skills ! It s the small details that make a huge impact ! Overall some great cheese and wine to match Thank you

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Delightful weekend lunch with friends, after the cheese tasting next door. Wonderful venue, attentive and prompt service and overall lovely experience. We enjoyed sampling the cheeses! Utterly delicious meal.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

A return visit - says it all

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Severely underappreciated restaurant with good food and nice wines at affordable prices, and always pleasant service. Id particularly recommend going on a Sunday as they do a roast that is better than that at most pubs, with the additional advantage of the convenience that, unlike in any Cambridge pub that does a decent roast, you can just walk in instead of having to book weeks ahead!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing experience in trying different kinds of cheese.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

If you love cheese, this is a must try. Many cheese options to choose from.

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We went to the adjoining cheese mongers for a pre-booked cheese tasting session. First impressions were good and we enjoyed listening to the description of a particular cheese and identifying different features of the cheese. The person who guided us through the tasting session was very knowledgeable and passionate about his cheeses. However we felt that there were hygiene issues in that no gloves were worn and the cheese was passed hand to hand. We enjoyed the experience and returned later in the day to buy some of the cheeses. I asked to have a fresh piece of cheese cut but was told it had been cut in the morning. I was given the piece already on display. Having said this I m happy to see another independent cheese company in Cambridge.

★★★★
July 21, 2024

Good but not excellent.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Loved the atmosphere and warm welcome. We were a group of 3 and had the small plates to share. Enjoyed each of the choices we made. Would have been even better if the extra bread was complimentary. The carafe of white wine , the sauvignon blanc was okay but not exceptional. Would definitely come again and recommend to others. Popped into the cheese shops after, tasted different English cheeses, learned a lot and bought some to take home.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

First time back at dArrys after 10 years having recently moved back to the area, and its still as good as it was back in the day! Lovely friendly service, nice little spot of al fresco lunch in the courtyard - delicious and enjoyed by all. And a big fan of the location - tucked away from the busy streets, a little hidden gem. Vegetarian options: The blue cheese waldorf salad was delicious!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

This was a fabulous dining experience ! The raclette was delicious and so different and all the food was amazing . The service was great and very attentive and the wines were really good . The restaurant was a lovely place to eat with a great feel

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Me and my partner really enjoyed our meal, the service was incredible and our waiter was able to answer any questions. The atmosphere inside was quiet when we arrived but quickly livened up. Would 100% recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The 3 course cheese experience menu was genuinely amazing and a great price. I m still thinking about the fondue in the main course! The two waiters were also friendly, and provided great service

June 21, 2024

I had the cheese experience. We were offered slices of cheese which was fine. The issue though was that we were offered the slices either from the knife or by assistant s hand. Both unacceptable. No napkins offered to clean our fingers, no water or anything else to clean our palette and the place had at least 4 flies lying on the cheeses. The cheese was really very good but ..

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I arranged for a group of 20 ladies to have dinner @ d arrys to celebrate our friends Hen Do. Jack the Manager, was exceptionally helpful from the minute I made an enquiry 5 months before the event. He continued to be super helpful answering email queries in a prompt and friendly manner, nothing was too much trouble. Jack and his team were exceptional on the evening and the food was delicious. I m looking forward to returning to the restaurant with a smaller group of friends. Everything we had, mainly starters and main courses were amazing, I couldn t highlight just one. Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, gluten free, garlic free, everything was catered for

★★★★
June 21, 2024

We had the 3 course cheese menu which was AMAZING and super good value for money. I Knocked a star off because the service was slow, which is unfortunate considering how good everything else was. We were in the resturant for 1 hour and 40 minutes, waiting 20 minutes for our starters to be cleared after we had finished, despite it being really quiet. However, because the food was so good and the staff were so polite, we will be back!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

We had a really lovely dinner at DArrys on Saturday with my daughter and her other half. We all went mostly for cheese based things (otherwise whats the point eh?) We had to get our cheese board dessert to take home because I couldnt manage it, I was all cheesed out. Loved: the cheese, the lovely sourdough breadsticks One thing I would say if youre thinking of sharing a single cheese board at the end is get one each, theyre really not big enough to share. Thank you DArrys for wonderful dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Its okay, but very strange

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great service and lovely food

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Fantastic food and wine, brilliant service. Was a little quiet but it was the May ball so understandable. Highly recommend

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great place, great food, great drinks!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

D arry s were so accommodating of our party requests for a 50th birthday. Could not recommend more!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Try the new cheesemongers! An amazing selection and very reasonably priced. I cant wait to come back and try the restaurant and rooftop bar.

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Service was a bit slow - had to grab someone to take our order after being sat for a long time. Portions were odd - 4 small bits of bread and a teaspoon of chutney for a camembert sharer for two people? Needs a bit more polish for the prices being charged.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great refresh of restaurant and excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Dinner at dArrys was great. Appetizers were creative and very tasty, as were the mains. We had frickles, duck bonbons, the half chicken, and the burger. All were well-seasoned and generous portions. The atmosphere is laid back and nice for a special dinner out.

★★
May 21, 2024

Very poor service. Drinks were wrong , would understand if restaurant full but there was only a few other people in there !

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

We were there on a relatively quiet Monday evening. We had a great time, the food was excellent and I was positively surprised by the gin selection.

May 21, 2024

We did not receive our full dinner order. I would like to cancel my group booking for Sept 19.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Lovely food, great service in a super relaxed setting - what is there not to love! Thanks so much. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Lovely service and food, the cheese is absolutely incredible too! I m not normally a fan of Stilton, but theirs is phenomenal. Definitely worth the trip to grab some quality cheeses and enjoy a good meal. Charlie and fon also came up to us, introduced themselves, made us feel very welcome.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Literally the cutest restaurant ever, the staff were so attentive and kind it was such a lovely experience. Me and my friends all want to come again, thank you for a wonderful evening!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Had a really lovely lunch here on Good Friday - service was superb. Food was excellent and good sized portions. Couldnt recommend enough

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Fabulous food and exceptional staff made our evening extra special.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

If you love cheese this is the place!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Friendly staff,good service and great food,and good drinks selection.

★★
April 21, 2024

At 1pm the whole restaurant was empty. This should have been a warning sign! We were aware this was to be a more expensive Sunday Roast but we were looking forward to a change. I ordered the beef sirloin and my husband the half chicken. Apart from the carrots the vegetables of cauliflower cheese, cabbage and leeks arrived as a pile of brown mush. My beef very chewy. I raised my dissatisfaction with the manager and he said he would get me a fresh meal. This arrived but was just as bad as the first. The chicken was good but again veg awful. We gave up at this point and paid the bill but did raise the issue of the veg again. Sadly, all the manager could say, was that it was all fresh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Ive been several times and every time the food and service has been superb. There are original and inventive options on the menu and plenty that all will enjoy. The wine as you would expect is very good. I always think of DArrys as a first choice when I visit Cambridge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We visited the cheesemonger it was a great experience and the cheeses was great

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Despite the unexpected tranquillity at 7.30 pm, our experience at the restaurant had its ups and downs. The quiet atmosphere, though surprising, persisted throughout the night, questioning the necessity of a reservation. Regrettably, even with few patrons, our table was often overlooked, requiring us to clear our plates and order drinks at the bar. A commendable male staff member checked on us, but he returned to his post upstairs. The toilets, located in the adjacent building, were confusingly placed and could benefit from a more appealing decor to match the interior charm. On a positive note, the captivating decor created a delightful setting for our book club and would suit other gatherings. The wine and food menu offered reasonable options for various budgets, but an expansion of vegan choices would be appreciated. The subdued ambience, conducive to easy conversation, somewhat dampened the overall restaurant atmosphere. Dog friendly

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Wonderful lunch food and service was absolutely first class and hosts amazing Would strongly recommend this venue Food : 5/5

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Lovely restaurant and great food! Best liver & bacon ever!

★★★
March 21, 2024

Much more expensive than last year.

March 21, 2024

1: Whilst seated and choosing food from the menus, the menus were angrily snatched from us and we were ordered to only look at the menu whilst standing at the bar. 2. When ordering at the bar and paying downstairs, on asking for the receipt as the amount was higher than I had expected, the staff member folded the receipt three times and gave it to me. I unfolded the receipt and saw that there was an optional 10% service charge which had been added. I questioned this as I had not been given the option verbally or neither had the card payment machine been shown to me. The reply was that s annoying, isn t it- the machine does that. Do I want it returned? Be warned of what to expect as reading through other reviews it seems that this was not a unique occurrence.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We came across d arry s by accident. A gentleman called Charlie was handing out leaflets advertising their new Cheese Shop opening. We explained we wasn t too hungry but would just like drinks. He said that at d aary s this was not a problem So we went and the place was absolutely excellent! We had great local beer and tasty wines and asked the waitress do you do anything special like cheese plates or something that we could just nibble on? A gentleman called Tim served us a fabulous plate containing a Fondue filled with absolutely delicious melted local cheese and hot mushrooms, florets of broccoli, small cooked potato wedges and small gherkins to use as dips. The meal was just what was needed and sufficient to stop our growing hunger pangs without feeling over filled. The delicious drinks and warm food were absolutely excellent! Combine this with modest prices and all served with warm, polite and friendly service in a fabulous venue. We not only enjoyed it but cannot wait to return. Well done to everyone, you made our visit to Cambridge EXTRA Special and a sincere thanks to Tim for top class hospitality. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you try d arry s as soon as possible ! It s simply FIRST CLASS and shouldn t be missed!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Wonderful food and the service was excellent. So impressed my friend and I went for lunch and a party of us are going next week. Love the new cheese shop and if you are a cheese lover they have some wonderful dishes. Food

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Possibly the best burger i have ever eaten. Everyone in the group enjoyed their food - staff were just a tad eager to clear plates away before the slower eaters had finished. But would definitely recommend the place

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Attentive staff with a fabulous variety of delicious food, we chose small plates. The decor, candles, dimmed lighting and comfy seats all leant themselves to a chilled out atmosphere all that with a carafe of merlot, what more could we ask for!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Vegetarian options: Tried a delicious cheese fondue with yummy vegetable, pickle, bread and chutney accompaniments Food

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great meal, great service, great place, highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. Excellent menu choices and good value for money.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Bought a at home negroni kit, was fantastic!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Food very good but not fantastic. Service friendly and efficient.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Menu was quite small and didnt match the one shown on their website which was disappointing as we wanted to order the bao buns. Took what felt like a long time to be asked for our order after receiving drinks. Food was nice. I had the duck and waffle dish, however, duck was a little overdone. Vegetarian options: Jackfruit burger is original but could use more sauce

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

To begin with, idk what happened to the food quality but as of lately it has been rather poor. The food sounds delicious on paper but whoever made the food today has missed the mark. My friends pizza tasted rather cheap like something you buy cold from Tescos, so if youre here for food then just avoid it for much better options nearby.

★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was amazing so well done to the chefs. However, the service was shocking. We were a large table but other than us there were only two or three other small tables. One of my friends got completely missed for her drinks order, after the whole table had arrived we waited for around 30mins to order our food, when the food came out the wait staff didnt know what they had came out with so had to take some of the food back to the kitchen to ask what it was, they then cleared our plates but at no point were we asked if wed like any more drinks or dessert, we all just sat there for another 30 minutes before flagging down a waitress to pay. She took one payment and then disappeared again. I used to be a waitress so if someone from the table wanted to pay I would sort of assume others would too? Flagged someone down again and she took another 3 payments, I asked her for a menu so I could work out how much I owe, she gave me a menu and then disappeared again! It was also absolutely freezing in there, we were next to the spiral stairs, is there no door at the top of there? Most of us sat with our coats on all evening, and we could also smell cigarette smoke coming through there at one point. I would go back as the food was great but certainly not before going out to do anything else!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The staff here are really friendly and the espresso martinis are the best I ve had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food here is amazing.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

From the time we walked into the way we were served, delays in getting drinks, patronising and condescending behaviour from staff when taking order, we were not feeling welcome. A plan for a relaxing evening with drinks and dinner was ruined completely. Drinks ordered (cocktails not cheap) were below average and not properly made. Bartender seemed rushed even to take order. Food sounded great on the menu but was just mediocre. I would expect lot more finesse and quality for the price charged . Restaurant has great ambience and decor, options for booking for large groups or private dining. On street parking only due to location or take the bus into town. But I may never visit this place again with 3 or more disappointing visits in the last decade or so.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I went there was the first time. I waited a long time for my food, when I went to ask for it , I have been told that the oven is small and could only prepare a certain amount of food at time. I was part of a group of people, I would have like to know this in advance so I could chose something else from the menu, I end up eating by myself, not great I believe they messed up the order. Despite this the food was very good and the place is nice. I will go again and hope this time I could eat with my friends. Prices are not cheap, but considering it is the centre of Cambridge I guess they are average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Truly, you must go to Stolen. I first went to stolen in September 2021 and have since become a regular. I am there at least once a week, if not twice! Everything on the menu is GREAT! The pizzas are something else the cocktails are amazing (Lawrence makes THE best espresso martini - my boyfriend and I travel a lot and we are trying to find anywhere that can beat his... No where can so far). The vibe is great and the staff are lovely. Monday 8pm is open mic night & is really good fun Edit: Stolen has been rebranded to Darys wine bar. Everything went downhill when management changed and I stopped going. Yet to try DArys wine bar. It was DArys before it changed to Stolen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very nice french onion soup and coq au vin

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really good food, decent wine selection, would be even better if the loos were in the same building but thats pretty hard to change!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I m waiting for an hour now (not the only one, other guests are complaining as well ) the place is not particularly busy and serves brittish food so nothing justifies the wait the food on the other hand is very nice, so I elevate the rating from 1 star to 3!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Beautifully decorated restaurant with lovely ambient lighting, looked bustling for lunch service but when we arrived for dinner service we were practically the only diners. This was at 8pm on an otherwise busy Easter bank holiday weekend (Saturday). Although the atmosphere could have been improved with other diners. The food options were varied, with a decent drink selection to match, and once selected the food was very pleasant. Happy with the main course, the desert, a sticking toffee pud and chocolate cake could have been more refined. Would have preferred the pudding and sauce to have some warmth to it. The waiting staff were attentive, but a little lacking in knowledge as to what food options were available. Not disappointed with the meal, but probably wouldnt rush to make a return visit for a similar dinner experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great wine/cocktail bar.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing service. Kind staff and beautiful tasty food!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Smashing food! Nichole and Tim are ace!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food at a very good price. Totally recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had lunch in the sunny courtyard today. Just 5 minutes from the market square but so peaceful. The fixed price menu was just £14. 95 for 2 courses and the portions were really generous. The food was delicious and a good selection as well. Great service by Josh, and we hope to go back to try the rooftop terrace one evening. A great find!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really lovely food highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

To be honest, this place really surprised my wife and I. Wed passed by numerous times before and always though it looked cute, but its reviews were only decent, so we werent sure what to expect. We came on a date night. Were both veggie, so we had the truffle pizza and goat cheese salad. WOW! Both were seriously delicious -- fantastic flavor which I havent found at other good pizzas spots around town. Overall vibe was very pleasant as well. With drinks, came about to about 50 quid, about what Id expect. Bravo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very friendly waiter and fantastic steak! Also very cosy inside.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food and wine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service and atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Took some relatives out for a taste of Cambridge. Excellent range of dishes which were very tasty. Great service and not busy allowing us to chat and take our time!

★★★
December 21, 2023

Loft music was far too loud and the air conditioning was on when it didn t need to be. I never like to pick on workers because everyone has bad days as did I today but this particular waitress/worker was quite rude and just had a bad attitude in general when talking to us. On to the food, this was extremely disappointing as the menu said loaded potato skins but it was just sliced potato with stuff on top, (the plastic American cheese slices were particularly bad) when that s not what loaded potato skins are. Not terrible, although it was basically £13 for nachos but probably better to just change the name. Gave it 3 stars because the pizzas are usually nice. It s a shame as it used to be under different management I think and their menu was much better.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just had a private 40th birthday in the upstairs, the barmaid was brilliant and they left us to enjoy until the very last minute and even made sure all left okay. Nothing was too much very impressed and would do it again. Dietary restrictions: We had a celiac and they accommodated brilliantly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ethan was an amazing bartender amazing drinks

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing place for food with amazing vibes. It s held dear in my heart. As long as I live in Cambridge this will be my favourite spot

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This place is amazing!! The varied menu is perfect and the drinks are great. The atmosphere inside is lovely and deserves to be at full capacity at all times!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Cracking little place. Didnt eat but loved the atmosphere

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ethans legend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really nice and good drinks

★★★
December 21, 2023

Weird music taste and pretty loud. Sourdough was very nice. Pizza was decent. Fried sweet potato chips were surprisingly good. Southern fried chicken was bit tough and small, a bit plain. Bit pricy for this quality. Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best places to eat in the City centre. Scored top marks in quality and quantity of food, value for money and service. Fix priced menu is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were looking for somewhere welcoming to spend a couple of hours before we went to a concert at the Corn exchange. We had drinks and nibbles which were all delicious. We were served by Vicky who was extremely friendly and welcoming. We are planning on having a meal there next time we are in Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best roast dinner I ve had in a very long time! Fabulous.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food, excellent service, very friendly and helpful.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We had a brilliant lunch here over the weekend. The staff were friendly and it had a nice cozy atmosphere. The food was excellent. My wife is gluten intolerant and vegetarian and they had options for her. The wine selection was very good too

★★★★
December 21, 2023

We had drinks upstairs in the Liquor Loft beforehand with friendly bar person who recommended alcohol free cocktails. The private room was perfect with the Santa hats and the Alexa for our own music choices. Vegetarian options: One of our party was vegan and the staff were very good to ensure that her dessert was fully vegan by not including some accompanying ingredients

★★
December 21, 2023

Hi! Compliments to the chef, but the service by our waitress was appalling and darn well rude throughout our evening . Also, we were shocked to see her dressed in a hoodie . Very unprofessional and brings the restaurant down in our opinion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had a great Christmas meal here this week. Great food and lovely staff.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Was a bit quiet the night we went but still had a good evening!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Interesting and strange place. Not sure about specific environment, restaurant style, but everything else was very good Food pricy but delicious and worthy! Have a lot to chose from drinks menu, but sadly not everything available too. Overall happy with interesting, unusual food choices so will be back again

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We booked in for a large group for dinner and then a cocktail making class. The food and cocktails were incredible and the staff were so nice, welcoming and helpful. Special shout out to Lawrence (sorry if this is spelt wrong!) who led the cocktail making class having to deal with so many quite drunk women! All of the staff working there were amazing :) We also had some drinks upstairs at liquor loft which were fantastic. We all had a fantastic time and I would 100% recommend this fab venue! Thank you for making the hen do so special and for being so accommodating

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Love the interior very rustic. The food was delicious had a real mixture from quesadillas to bao buns. Also two great guys that served us. Would definitely go again.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food order was wrong since the waitress didn t write it down, starters arrived at the same time as the mains, the steak was overcooked. Two out of three women s toilets on the ground floor were not in service. The place outside looks nice but the seats were filthy. Would not go back and would not recommend. In hindsight there s a reason why they had tables available on a Friday night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Update: Stolen is still great and theyve brought back the ribs, which are amazing! Highly recommend them - my dining companions liked their meals but where both jealous of my ribs! The Toffee Espresso Martini is also great! Darrys is now Stolen, which has a focus on stretched sourdough pizzas. A few of the Darrys mains remain, but sadly not the ribs. The pizzas are very good though, with a nice range of toppings available and several vegetarian and vegan options. Also, the Orange Infused Espresso Martini was a nice twist on the classic espresso martini.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great atmosphere and excellent drinks, all I need on Friday evening!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Ran out of beer.. place has potential and apparently very cool. But not for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice place, nice atmosphere for drinking and gathering. Fair prices. But the cocktails werent nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice cosy bar, tucked away and nice cocktails

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very rustic location. Cozy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent food in a wonderful eclectic environment including ouside seating with kind, friendly and helpful staff. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options to choose 6

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Lovely place. Staff nice and friendly. Loft bar. Food good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice place, excellent lunch menu. Cosy and quirky!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Went to Stolen for lunch. Amazing Bloody Mary

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent drinks and great food. In particular, the BBQ ribs are excellent: the BBQ sauce is not overpowering, but nice, and the meat is perfectly tender and just falls off the bone. Vegetarian options: The menu has a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Nice little place around the corner where I was staying. Could have a drink in peace as a lone female.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Drinks only. All a bit grubby. Table was sticky. Prices higher than Im used to but in fairness it is Cambridge. And for some reason some drinks menu items not available. Probably wont go back

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was delivered quickly but menu was reduced.. staff did their best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We went upstairs in the cocktail bar. Really beautiful cocktails and the staff were friendly. Food looked great too but we didnt order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Im 46/and was asked for ID made me giggle

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Quirky bar and restaurant. The food is decent, the music is great. The service is hit and miss.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The Stolen area downstairs was pretty disappointing. Jazz music playing in the background with ghetto style art does not work. Food came quickly and was tasty but extremely overpriced. Service was pretty meh, and considering it was 10% service charge, I would say that it tends to awful. My cocktail arrived after my dinner, the staff look disinterested and had to wait ages for the bill. However, the liquor loft was great, a little hideaway from the hustle and bustle from Cambridge. However, feels like a wasted opportunity. There is lots of cool things here but seems badly managed. The cocktails are great, but the menu is restricted and is basic in areas. The barman are clearly better than the menu.

★★
December 21, 2022

Food OK, service terrible... chaotic, slow and despite being a large party and ordering months in advance some meals were not available on the day. Ran out of a lot of things too... wouldnt go back again any time soon.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Delicious food (shout out to the bucket of buffalo wings) and amazing drinks with some fabulous non alcoholic cocktails. Service very slow but good and a real lack of vibe in the place. Would go back, possibly on a busier night

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Possibly the worst food Ive ever been served. Was so disappointing as the staff and venue were great.

December 21, 2022

I choose the beef sandwich, which came wish an onion soup. The beef didnt smell or taste nice but I ate it anyway. Later I was very sick, which Im sure was down to the food, probably it had been reheated or left out too long. Also the wine at £25 a bottle was a disappointment - more like the cheapest Rioja you could buy in the supermarket. The decor is attractive, but I wont be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A wonderful place for dinner with a group of friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Menu taking (Stolen) famous dishes from restaurants, film and TV as well as some cheeky names for the very well done food that is more than just the novelty that it first appears. Excellent cocktails, cozy relaxed environment with brilliant staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The most delicious meal in our 7 months in England

December 21, 2022

Went here last night with a group of friends young lad with glasses behind the bar served us flat lemonade and no alcohol in our drinks then when we asked for a drink wouldn t serve us terrible service won t ever be going back

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Good place